Are you a decisive and structured SEMH Teacher who brings authority, clarity, and firm direction to pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs?

Reeson Education are recruiting a confident SEMH Teacher for a focused, high-expectation school in Barnsley (S75). This role is suited to a resilient professional who is disciplined, consistent, and able to lead learning with confidence in a challenging environment.

About the SEMH Teacher Role:

As an SEMH Teacher, you will deliver structured, purposeful lessons while maintaining strong routines and clear boundaries. You will support pupils with complex emotional and behavioural needs, using firm, practical strategies to build literacy skills, self-control, and academic confidence.

Key Responsibilities as SEMH Teacher:

• Structured Delivery: Deliver clear, engaging lessons aligned to pupils' academic and emotional needs.
• Classroom Authority: Maintain strong routines, expectations, and a controlled learning environment.
• Behaviour & Emotional Regulation: Apply consistent behaviour strategies that promote accountability, focus, and emotional stability.
• Progress Monitoring: Track academic progress and behavioural development with accuracy and professionalism.
• Team Collaboration: Work efficiently with support staff, senior leaders, and external professionals.

To succeed as an SEMH Teacher, you will need:

• Proven experience teaching SEMH, SEN, or in alternative provision settings.
• Strong classroom presence with clear, authoritative communication.
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour with firmness and consistency.
• A practical, decisive, and resilient teaching approach.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply through Reeson Education.

Benefits as an SEMH Teacher:

• Competitive daily rate of £150-£230, depending on experience.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Access to specialist SEMH training and professional development.
• A structured, well-led school environment.
• A direct opportunity to influence behaviour, literacy outcomes, and pupil confidence.

Please note: This role requires strong safeguarding awareness. All applicants must meet full safer-recruitment requirements, including holding an enhanced DBS on the update service or being willing to obtain one.

As an ethical and independent recruitment agency, Reeson Education provide high-quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to apply for the SEMH Teacher role, please contact our consultant Mitch Stringer:

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We look forward to welcoming a capable and authoritative SEMH Teacher to our team.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%